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I will be getting my satellite tv very shortly and will will more than likely be running all new cable since what I have is very old. The installer will not network the receivers and dvrs (4 in all) when he installs. What do I have to do to hook them up? My DSL modem/router is a 2 wire Gateway from AT&T. It seems like hard wiring is the best way to go, so which is better, cat 5 or cat 6 wire? Do I need to have any special hardware for the other receivers etc. which are not directly hooked up to the router so that I can get MRV? Also, if I have any problems to get the MRV to work right, would I still be able to get my normal viewing & programing till the issue gets resolved?

testerx · Answer

Your best bet may be to have the system installed now, but hold off on the networking part until DirecTVs DECA system is available. Any investment in networking infrastructure now may be wasted if you want MRV, since DirecTV has said that its DECA system will be a requirement after the MRV beta testing ends. DECA uses the same coax as the satellite signals, so there will be no additional cabling needed when it becomes available.

joem47 · Answer

What do I have to install and the loose when they go to DECA? I really want/need the multi-room capability, and we could be , who knows how long, from direct offering it

testerx · Answer

Basically DECA requires a DECA module at each receiver plus one to tie into the rest of your home network and to the internet (optional as far as I know). The cost has not been announced. Any investment now in network cabling, wireless or powerline adapters and anything else needed to network the DirecTV receivers becomes redundant. It's up to you to weight the cost of doing it now against the cost of doing or re-doing it later. Everything needed is or has been undergoing field tests, so it may not be that long of a wait.

torquetuning · Answer

cat6 is better it is sheilded and will yeild the best signal and speed

the deca cloud offers a 200 megabit total network speed i believe.
if you want directv to ts or support your network wait for deca if you dont care and are cometent enough to install your own network and good quality equipement then install your own network hard wired..

Deca is simple, If a deca modual dies directv can tell becuase it wont light up or with simple trouble shooting they can verifiy its the deca or the dvr.. simple for directv is good for the end user..

Myself I installed a Hispeed switch in a area where it should not overheat, Then all the cat5 to that room, Then a cat 5 to the router from the switch.

Consider this directv doesnt install cat5 its your cat 5 directv didnt buy your router you did.

With DECA it is directv's coax and directvs DECA moduals and a very short cat5 cables from the deca to the receiver. also one deca to your router or dsl/cable modem for DOD, TV app, impulse pay per view.

Simple answer you install it you support it not directv 🙂

testerx · Answer

The problem is, DirecTV has indicated that once the beta testing ends, then won't even enable MRV unless you have DECA. So if you invest in other networking methods now, you're gambling that they will change their minds before the beta ends.

Cat6 cable is not typically shielded, although shielded Cat6 is available (as is shielded Cat5). To be of any use however, shielded cable requires connectors designed to ground the shield.

dcd · Answer

Based on the sum of the network problem posts to this forum and those dealing with Media Share and Directv2PC I sincerely hope that Directv does not change their minds and allow non DECA networks. The sticky post is quite straightforward when it states that ' When this goes into public release, there will be specific network requirements that are not currently available.' They are referring to DECA.

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